The Film (5/5)

    Russell Mulcahy's (Highlander) debut feature Razorback opens with the titular Razorback making short work of an entire house, and the young child that occupies the house with his Grandfather shortly after being put to bed. Afterward the Grandfather, Jake Cullen is put to trial, but found not guilty for the child's death due to lack of evidence. He, however, will not let it go and spends the rest of his days ready to take on the Razorback.

    When a reporter trying to get to the bottom of Kangaroo poaching goes missing, and her husband Carl  tries to find out what happened to her. Jake, and his friend Sarah determine her death to be caused by the same Razorback that killed Jake’s grandson, and begin to investigate and hunt for the beast. However, when you're fighting against a pig the size of a truck, it is not going to be easy.

    Russell Mulcahy's first film is an absolute smash of a creature feature. One can easily see from this film why Hollywood snatched him up, and why director's like Steven Spielberg were taken by Razorback. Especially since Razorback is so obviously influenced by Spielberg's Jaws in its approach of showing little (of the creature), and still doing so much with what is there. The Razorback in the film has a huge presence, but for the most part is only seen in pieces, but it leaves a huge visual mark.

    Mulcahy's direction may be subtle with the monster, but it mixes fast (For the 80's) style music video shots, which he would become known for, and at other times gorgeous shots of the Australian vistas. His use of color in this film is truly outstanding, and watching the film on this 4k Scanned Blu-ray I could not help but be memorized by certain moments where the colors were just astonishing.  The cast of course, is fantastic, and fit there roles extremely well, and have intense and amazing chemistry with one another. The film is 91 minutes and rarely slows down to show it.

Audio/Video (4/5)

    Umbrella released Razorback previously in an interlaced transfer that was not so hot.  This new 4k scan presented 1080p looks absolutely gorgeous. Colors pop, blacks are deep, and detail is excellent.

    Audio is handled in a DTS-HD 5.1 track in English with no apparent issues.

Extras (5/5)

    Umbrella packs this thing full of excellence. We get a commentary with Mulcahy and Shayne Armstrong. Also, an audio interview with Gregory Harrison.  The documentary Jaws on Trotters. Cast and Crew interviews taken from Not Quite Hollywood (This documentary has really gone along way hasn't it?), A VHS transfer of the film, and a look back on the film.

Overall

    Razorback is one of the great creatures features, and one of the great Ozploitation films. The Blu-ray from Umbrella is exceptional and packed with extras. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, BUY THIS NOW!